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SpaceX launches NASA's Pandora exoplanet mission, 3 dozen other satellites (video)
By Mike Wall last updated
SpaceX launched NASA's Pandora exoplanet mission and about three dozen other payloads early Sunday morning (Jan. 11) on a rideshare flight called "Twilight."

Moon fever hits DC as Artemis 2 rocket 'candle' lights up Washington Monument just 1 month before launch (photos)
By Elizabeth Howell published
The Washington Monument lit up on New Year's Eve in celebration of the Artemis 2 moon mission as well as the 250th anniversary year of the Declaration of Independence.

NASA will evacuate SpaceX Crew-11 astronauts from International Space Station on Jan. 14
By Mike Wall published
The first medical evacuation in the history of the International Space Station will take place on Jan. 14, when the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission head home.

NASA to roll out rocket for Artemis 2 moon mission on Jan. 17
By Mike Wall published
NASA plans to roll out its Artemis 2 moon rocket on Jan. 17, keeping the historic mission on track to launch as soon as Feb. 6.

Space skeleton crew: Just 3 astronauts will run the ISS after Crew-11's medical evacuation
By Mike Wall published
NASA will bring four astronauts back to Earth early due to a health issue, leaving the International Space Station with just three crewmembers. But that's the way it used to be.

Jupiter ocean moon Europa likely lacks tectonic activity, reducing its chances for life
By Keith Cooper published
New models suggest that Europa has very little tectonic activity at its seafloor, which is potentially catastrophic news for the hopes of finding alien life within its ocean.

ISS astronaut evacuation shouldn't interfere with upcoming Artemis 2 moon mission, NASA chief says
By Josh Dinner published
The medical evacuation of SpaceX's Crew-11 astronauts from the International Space Station shouldn't interfere with Artemis 2's launch to the moon, NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman says.

NASA will return 4 astronauts home early in 1st-ever medical evacuation from the International Space Station
By Mike Wall published
NASA has decided to bring the four astronauts of SpaceX's Crew-11 mission home from the International Space Station early due to a medical issue experienced by a crewmember in orbit.
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